Training Log Archive: lyds101

After a rough day yesterday at the cross country, I was feeling a little bit worse for wear as I got into bed. I could no longer hold onto the disappointment of how the last few months in terms of running had gone. The problem being primarily that I can't pin point what was causing the depreciation in fitness rather than forward progression despite the efforts and willingness I was showing in training.

I had to keep brushing it off. The only way I could justify to myself what was going on.

So here we go. It might get a bit deep on here this week. I'm gonna switch things up. Press the reset button. Feel fresh, reduce... less is more. Going to do as little as possible to reap the greatest reward. I am capable of being back to where I was. It may not be as quickly as I'd like it but at least I can make the necessary amends.

It means a lot to me - my calf is feeling better. I'm going to go and see a proper decent physio this week. Take more time to stretch, roll, gym... etc. But most importantly, make sure that it's all okay in my head before moving forward. Once i gain confidence again in my ability that's when I'll see a real change. When I'm dropping Alex again along the canal.

Looking after myself and taking the time to do things that I want to do. More reading, more writing, more chills. Go more with how I feel than with what I should or ought to do. Keep it fun right! No pressure. It should be easier than it is right now.

I think it all got a bit too much. I need to be a coiled spring again, ready and raring to go! So my challenge is to be back able to run with Alex, properly. Not be struggling quite so bad. Learning what is right for me and me only. I want to perform - not shoot myself in the foot with extra runs just cus I fancy it. I need to stimulate my love of being outdoors in a way that is beneficial to my running. A bike.

Double days: yes but not both running. Once I'm back at 430s then we can do one a week. That's the plan.

You've got this, girl. xxxx

Decided it was too cold to run outside. what a whopper. Change of tune I think. Chatted with Paul about the concept of easy / hard weeks. Interesting insight as per.

Felt good to be doing some stuff that reminded me of home :)

Here's the reason why I could barely turn the steering wheel of the car immediately after:

- Bench press with dumbbells (8kg)
- Shoulder press (5kg)
- butterfly (5kg)
- Plate lift (5kg)
- Squats (the whole bar)
- calf raises (no weight lol)
- biceps and hammer curls (12 per arm x 5 6kgs)
- triceps dips 10 x 3
- press ups (legs on bench 7 x 3)

followed by usual abs circuit, some stretches and yoga :)

Feeling good. No running until the track tomorrow night xoxoxox